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Cartoon of Leon Cooperman boxing debt monsters while dropping dollar bills into a house-shaped piggy bank labeled “FOA,” symbolizing hedge fund bets on Finance of America.

Finance of America Companies (FOA): When Leon Cooperman Bets, Do You Fetch?

Leon Cooperman doubled down on Finance of America (FOA), betting big on its reverse mortgage growth story. Profits are back, institutions are circling, and the stock trades at just 3.7x earnings. Is this the start of a Rocky-style comeback — or another value trap waiting to snap shut?

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Rapid7 (RPD): Slow Growth, But Jana Sees Value & Institutions Are All In

Rapid7 (RPD) just caught hedge fund JANA Partners’ eye with a $15M insider buy. Institutions are piling in, but growth remains slow. Is this a value gem in cybersecurity or just another trap? We break it down with humor, icons, and insights.

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Infographic on Bausch Health (BHC) featuring John Paulson’s insider buy, stock chart, and pharma recovery symbols with a contrarian twist.

Bausch Health: Paulson Doubles Down, Stock Breaks Out, Recovery Accelerates

Bausch Health ($BHC) is back in the spotlight as legendary investor John Paulson adds millions more in shares, fueling a breakout rally. With Q2 earnings showing revenue growth, profit rebound, and debt repayment plans, could BHC be staging its long-awaited comeback?

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A cartoonish illustration of a power station being inspected by a cheerful investor (Daniel Loeb-inspired), surrounded by electric pylons, a rising PCG stock chart, a fire extinguisher labeled “Risk Mitigated,” and a glowing light bulb..

Daniel Loeb Still Thinks PG&E Stands for Purchase, Grab & Enjoy

PG&E has gone from fiery headlines to financial footing—and Daniel Loeb’s Third Point is all-in. With 14% of his portfolio riding on PCG, a growing customer base, and wildfire risks contained (for now), is this survivor stock worth a second look?

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